Immobilize the part of the animal that got bit (if this can be done safely) at or below the level of the heart. Try to identify snake if this can be done safely and immediately transport the pet to an emergency veterinary facility.

Place direct pressure on wound with gauze, clean cloth or a feminine pad, if blood soaks through do not remove covering, just add more layers. Elevate limb if possible. A tourniquet should only be used as a life-saving measure on a limb that cannot be saved. If you do use a tourniquet loosen it every 20 minutes for 15-20 seconds. Transport to veterinary facility.

Immobilize foreign object and pet, if the object can be cut without moving do so leaving 3-6 inches. If there is an open chest wound cover with sterile lubricant and then cover with plastic wrap. Never remove a penetrating object yourself. Transport to veterinary facility.

Remove the pet from water, place on side with the head and neck extended and slightly lower than the body, expel water from the lungs and stomach by pulling tongue forward and gently pushing on the chest and abdomen. Cover pet with blanket and transport to veterinary facility.

If pet is unconscious perform a finger sweep (being cautious of the bony structure in the back on the throat) and begin rescue breathing. If pet is conscious try to keep them calm, perform finger sweep only if you will not be bit and transport to veterinary facility.